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Mayer: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2

7/10/2020, 8 Tracks, 1:03:59

The NDR Radiophilharmonie and conductor Leo McFall present the first two symphonies by Emilie Mayer. Born in Mecklenburg in 1812, she was one of the most acclaimed and prolific female composers of her time. Her Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 were written during her time studying with Carl Loewe in the 1840s. The First impressively demonstrates her technical skill, while the Second is highly innovative.

Featuring

  • Leo McFall
  • NDR Radiophilharmonie
  • Emilie Mayer

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Composition History

Emilie Mayer's first two symphonies were composed in Stettin between 1845 and 1846, during her studies with Carl Loewe, and were likely performed by the local Orchestral Society.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Leo McFall, the conductor on this album, is the winner of the 2018 Deutsche Dirigentenpreis and a finalist in the 2016 Nestlé and Salzburg Festival Young Conductors Award.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Emilie Mayer studied composition with Carl Loewe, the music director of Stettin, who attested to her "God-given talent."

Source: Booklet

Critical Reception

Emilie Mayer's works were often perceived through the lens of her gender, hindering their lasting recognition and preventing them from entering the standard repertoire, regardless of their quality.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

Unlike other prominent women musicians of her time, such as Fanny Mendelssohn or Clara Schumann, Emilie Mayer primarily viewed herself as a composer.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

Emilie Mayer's financial independence, inherited from her father who ran the only chemist's shop in Friedland, allowed her to pursue a career as a freelance composer, free from gender-specific social conventions.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Emilie Mayer, born in 1812, was one of the first women composers to make a profession of her creative work.

Source: Booklet

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